Singing

For so many people "singing" is not something that they do or, if they do, enjoy it. They feel they are not good enough to sing with people. I hear the words "I can't sing" "I love singing but I sound awful" "I would sing but my husband wouldn't like it" and so on, incredibly often.

Somewhere recently I read that swearing is supposed to be good for your health! I imagine what's really meant is that "bottling it up" probably isn't. We all know that holding back emotion or having an inability to express it causes depression and physical inhibitions, but instead of lobbing expletives to stay healthy why not sing instead?

A brand new a cappella ladies chorus group starting up in Orpington in Kent. They sing in 4, 5 and 6 part harmony and they are looking for new members! Their repertoire ranges from Aerosmith to Sinatra, with a bit of Queen in between. 

You only have to look at the queues of people waiting to succeed in the X Factor, the fans singing at major sporting events and the enthusiasm for a sing-a-long at the local pub to know that people love to sing. But perhaps, what is not so well known is just how good singing can be for general health and wellbeing. Singing can enhance our immunity and can even prolong our lives. It offers unique health giving benefits. Enhanced feelings of relaxation, mood and confidence have all been reported by regular singers.